In coming together to recognise NAIDOC Week, St Nicholas Early Education explored their connection to country through this year’s theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’.
By reflecting on the past and applying the lessons learned, children adopted a hands-on learning approach to foster connection, understanding, and respect for the rich culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
In centre experiences
St Nicholas Early Education Lochinvar
Taking a creative learning approach, St Nicholas Early Education Lochinvar delved into the world of art to explore the colours, patterns, textures and storytelling details used in Indigenous artwork. Our learners welcomed a special visit from one of their families, who shared Aboriginal songs, rhymes, and history. It was a cherished personalised experience that brought our learners closer to their friends and their broader community.
St Nicholas Early Education Maitland
Through sensory play that fostered fine motor development, St Nicholas Early Education Maitland explored a series of sensory play experiences. Guided by curiosity, our learners used tweezers to move and match a selection of objects, observing traditional Indigenous patterns and symbols.
St Nicholas Early Education Gillieston Heights
Sharing group time to read stories, explore culture and further connect children to country, St Nicholas Early Education Gillieston Heights took inspiration from the bright and powerful symbolic colours of the 2025 NAIDOC Week theme, coming together to create an artwork that features each child’s individual, unique creative piece. Together, their pieces demonstrate how combined efforts can lead to a shared and united future.
St Nicholas Early Education Singleton
Taking part in conversations about identity, culture and respect, St Nicholas Early Education Singleton took a hands-on learning approach to honour NAIDOC Week. Exploring art and sensory play, our learners designed their own NAIDOC-inspired animals through dot painting and unpacked the symbolic use of pattern and colour in Indigenous artwork.
St Nicholas Early Education Raymond Terrace
With music, dancing, reading and dot painting, St Nicholas Early Education Raymond Terrace strengthened their connection to Country by exploring the rich tapestry of symbolism utilised in Indigenous art. Creating patterns through sound using musical instruments, shapes with resources and artworks with vibrant colours, our learners explored a new medium of communication.
Continuing our commitment
St Nicholas Early Education believes in the power of education to promote understanding and respect. Through everyday practice, educators embed and embrace cultural awareness by weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and knowledge into daily learning experiences. Learn more about our commitment to reconciliation and curriculum focus here.
